BBWC Posted March 20 #26 Share Posted March 20 57 minutes ago, cwn said: so all that leaves is the Explorer…. Surely someone can find some problem with her too…. Chair hogs, vibrations, noise, cranky toilers….anything? Whistling balcony doors (current complaint on FB) 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwaj girl Posted March 21 #27 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, cwn said: Well when we were on the Splendor our toilet almost daily at least one time didn’t flush. Most of the time it flushed in a little while in its own but once or twice we had a surprise……. Guess this means the Splendor is a no go too! Since the Navigator and the Mariner are old, the Navigator and the Voyager vibrate at some speeds, Grandeur has noisy rooms, the toilets on the Splendor and Mariner have problems…..so all that leaves is the Explorer…. Surely someone can find some problem with her too…. Chair hogs, vibrations, noise, cranky toilers….anything?🤣 Sure! I can add something for Explorer ..remember all the "whistling veranda doors" in the early sailings? Someone is now reporting the same problems on that ship. So, yet another ship to avoid? 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgee Posted March 21 #28 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, cwn said: Well when we were on the Splendor our toilet almost daily at least one time didn’t flush. Most of the time it flushed in a little while in its own but once or twice we had a surprise……. Guess this means the Splendor is a no go too! Since the Navigator and the Mariner are old, the Navigator and the Voyager vibrate at some speeds, Grandeur has noisy rooms, the toilets on the Splendor and Mariner have problems…..so all that leaves is the Explorer…. Surely someone can find some problem with her too…. Chair hogs, vibrations, noise, cranky toilers….anything?🤣 Well, we join Splendor in less than 2 weeks for the TA. We will see first hand if toilets are cranky 😆. On a more serious note, we have spent 27 nights on Oceania's new Vista in the last 4 months. Never again! "Thin wall" noise between cabin issue is a big problem. Concern that Grandeur suffers from reported same issue and was built in same ship yard, raises concern that will keep me away from her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwn Posted March 21 #29 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, edgee said: Well, we join Splendor in less than 2 weeks for the TA. We will see first hand if toilets are cranky 😆. On a more serious note, we have spent 27 nights on Oceania's new Vista in the last 4 months. Never again! "Thin wall" noise between cabin issue is a big problem. Concern that Grandeur suffers from reported same issue and was built in same ship yard, raises concern that will keep me away from her. The Splendor was very comfortable ship (even if the toilet was a bit slow sometimes😁). It was the larger passenger load that was noticeable to us, the effect that had on the special small ship feeling and the ship was a bit shinny for our taste. We like the Mariner and the Navigator better We don’t miss the speciality restaurants. We just special order things we like from Compass Rose. Have a good cruise! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted March 21 #30 Share Posted March 21 We like all the ships in the Regent fleet (yet to try Grandeur). Each ship has its plus points and minuses. Every cruise is slightly different and, as well as the ship, we find our experience to be more influenced by the Regent team, entertainers, fellow guests and weather - none of which can be predicted with certainty in advance. We tend to choose our cruises based on itinerary and our judgement of value for money; booking and going on all our vacations with a positive attitude. Maybe this thread should have been titled “What are Mariner’s good & bad points?” rather than “Just how bad is the Mariner?” 🤔 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vistaman Posted March 21 #31 Share Posted March 21 On 3/19/2024 at 3:00 AM, RELS said: No, but the RSO on the Splendor was terrific! At least it was in Dec/Jan for our cruise. on my recent cruise on Splendor there were rumouts the CD was not visible enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwaj girl Posted March 21 #32 Share Posted March 21 42 minutes ago, vistaman said: on my recent cruise on Splendor there were rumouts the CD was not visible enough... Was that a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vistaman Posted March 21 #33 Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, Kwaj girl said: Was that a problem? said by high level pax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwaj girl Posted March 21 #34 Share Posted March 21 7 minutes ago, vistaman said: said by high level pax 7 minutes ago, vistaman said: said by high level pax "High level?" What's that got to do with it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcardad Posted March 21 #35 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Kwaj girl said: "High level?" What's that got to do with it? It should have nothing to do with it - and some of the CD I am fine with not seeing as much. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wishIweretravelling Posted March 21 #36 Share Posted March 21 Am currently on Mariner for the WC. Ship is fine. Not as shiny and new as the Explorer class, but definitely holding its own. Been on since Jan 6, and toilet has had a couple of hiccups that were quickly resolved. Decor a bit dated, but I am even more dated so not an issue. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted March 21 #37 Share Posted March 21 I hear she is overrun with chair hogs and public facetimers....😱🍸 Glad we are going on Splendor... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted March 21 #38 Share Posted March 21 Mostly, I'm happy not to see the CD, as long as he does a good job. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fb0075 Posted March 22 Author #39 Share Posted March 22 SHE 🙂 was not seen much and was the most non productive CD we have ever had---her show in the morning was a love fest with asst but NO INFO except games----very non producing ---IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgee Posted March 22 #40 Share Posted March 22 3 hours ago, fb0075 said: SHE 🙂 was not seen much and was the most non productive CD we have ever had---her show in the morning was a love fest with asst but NO INFO except games----very non producing ---IMHO Will take that any day instead of a cruise director who makes everything about themselves...asking for applause before pre show introductions, too many long winded announcements, wearing attention getting outfits...etc etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinna121 Posted March 26 #41 Share Posted March 26 My husband and I sailed on Regent Mariner Nov-Dec 2023. We loved the ship. We experienced no plumbing issues. Food and service was absolutely amazing. We would not hesitate to sail Mariner again. Kasia and Boogie were very talented and entertaining. My husband did say the gym on Mariner leaves something to be desired. But I don't use the gym. Our room steward Emma and waiter in Compass Rose Dennis were wonderful. Now you have me wanting to book another cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UUNetBill Posted April 3 #42 Share Posted April 3 On 3/20/2024 at 10:12 AM, papaflamingo said: That makes perfect sense. Thanks for the info. A story... my son was a Navy F/A-18 pilot and deployed on the USS Bush for 7 months. The Bush has the vacuum toilet system, the older carriers used a salt water flush system. Anyway, the vacuum toilet system was so bad that they had to assign dedicated crew members whose only job was keeping the system working. Each morning my son would put on the TV to the ships announcement channel and they would announce what section of the ship had operating toilets. It was a long 7 months. 🤣 Still, it beats the old 'poop deck' solution. Gotta keep things in perspective... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD-iva Posted April 4 #43 Share Posted April 4 On 3/22/2024 at 12:47 PM, fb0075 said: SHE 🙂 was not seen much and was the most non productive CD we have ever had---her show in the morning was a love fest with asst but NO INFO except games----very non producing ---IMHO Name? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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